Date

Entertainment & Post Race Activities

2015 Finisher Medal

Men’s Cut Shirt

Women’s Cut Shirt

About the Event

The 31st Annual Mid-Summer Triathlon & Duathlon is held as part of a two day multi-sport celebration offered within an incredible Hawaiian Style Experience! The event is great for not only experienced triathletes, but for novice triathletes as well. The start / finish venue is located in beautiful Blue Lake Park, where athletes will swim in 72+ degree water (many athletes don’t even wear a wetsuit!). The bike course is held almost entirely on Marine Dr, which is closed to through vehicle traffic (local traffic only and there is little of that). No railroad tracks, just 12 miles (Sprint distance race) or 24.5 miles (Olympic distance race) of smooth pavement to compete on during the bike course. (Note: there is one railroad track crossing on the Olympic Distance that is covered with carpeting). The course is virtually flat, with minor elevation gain or loss. The event offers three triathlon distances to choose from (Olympic, Sprint and Novice) as well as a Sprint distance duathlon. The flat and fast course with little to no traffic, warm water and a beautiful start / finish venue make the Mid-Summer Triathlon/Duathlon an ideal event.

ON-LINE REGISTRATION:HERE. ON-LINE will close July 30 to prepare for packet pickup.

CONFIRMATIONS: Confirmation lists will be posted on the website. Please check the confirmation list prior to coming to packet pickup to make sure all your details are correct. All cars will be charged a $5.00 park pass by the Portland Metro Parks as you enter the park (30-Minutes will be allowed on Saturday for picking up packets).

* Packet Pickup Saturday, August 1st at Blue Lake Park, following the Wahine (All Women’s) Triathlon, from 12:00 noon to 1:00pm at Blue Lake Park (To avoid paying a park fee, inform the Gate Attendant that you are coming in to pick up your packet. They will allow you 30-minutes without paying a park fee).

* Packet Pickup and Day of Race Registration will take place from 6:00am until 7:30am at the Start/Finish location. Guest lunch tickets can be purchased at the race for $5.00.

PARK FEES: The park will charge each car a $5.00 park fee. We recommend car-pooling.

Bike (Triathlon & Duathlon):
Semi-closed (local traffic only) out-and-back on a section of Marine Drive west of Blue Lake Park. The Olympic distance races will also have a 7+ mile out-and-back to the east of Blue Lake Park on Marine Drive, Sundial and Graham Roads. This section is open to traffic, but lightly traveled.

Run (Triathlon & Duathlon):
Flat and fast within Blue Lake Park and along the Marine Drive bike path.

Details

Race Results / Timing:Timing of the event will be done using the ChampionChip™ Timing System. Participants must wear a Timing Chip on their ankle in order to receive splits and final results. If you own your own Chip, please provide your seven-digit Chip code at the time you register. Results will be posted on www.aasportsltd.com

Awards:
Will be presented to the Overall Male & Female champions and Overall Masters Male & Female champions (Overall and Masters champions will be removed from the individual age division awards). Awards will also be presented to the 1st thru 3rd place finishers in each individual age division, as well as the Open & Masters Clydesdale & Athena divisions. The 1st and 2nd place teams in each relay division will also receive awards.

Friends & Family Division: A non-competitive division created for the sole purpose of allowing participants of different ages and genders to swim in the same wave. For example, this allows fathers/daughters, mothers/sons, husband /wives, boyfriends/girlfriends, siblings, etc. to enjoy the triathlon together and to help one another through the swim leg of the event. When participants fail to swim in their correct wave, as determined by age & gender in most all triathlons, their split times and finish time are compromised. So, if you choose to participate out of your wave choose this division to uphold the integrity of your results and the overall results of the event.

WETSUIT RENTAL
Need a Wetsuit? Sign up today and reserve yours with our sponsors at AthletesLounge.

While wetsuits are not mandatory, they are recommended. A wetsuit will keep you comfortable in the water via increased buoyancy and warmth. Quantities are limited, so CLICK HERE to reserve yours in advance or call them directly at 503-477-5906 – LOCATED: 2671 NW Vaughn St. Portland, Oregon 97210

ON-SITE MECHANICAL/BIKE SUPPORTAthletes Lounge will provide Bike service at the race site to provide repairs, parts, and accessories.

LOST AND FOUND
Any equipment that is unmarked will be returned to the lost and found officials for participants to claim. Please come to the event with all personal belongings marked with your name and/or race number.

VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers, including spouses and other family members of participants, or athletes that are unable to participate are welcome and encouraged to help with the race. We need good volunteers to maintain the quality and safety of this event. If you are interested in being involved in this way, please email the Why Racing Events at: volunteer@whyracingevents.com

MEDICAL & FIRST AIDMetroWest Ambulance Service will also be on-site for any medical needs.

Travel

DIRECTIONS TO BLUE LAKE
Blue Lake Park is located 15 miles east of downtown Portland, OR. Take I-84 east to the Fairview Exit (exit #14). Follow the signs to Blue Lake Park.

Contact

Beneficiary

Why Racing Events is proud to support High School sports programs and other non-profit organizations through this event and all the races and fundraisers on the Why Racing Events calendar each year. Some of the High School sports programs rely solely on the donations made via these events.

Contributions over the years from these NW races and fundraisers have exceeded $850,000. We are very thankful to the athletes, sponsors, vendors, partners and volunteers who contribute to the success of our events, allowing us to offer this support!